Brilliant, valorous, and virtuous king Dasaratha famed in the three words, as an Athiratha, renowned for the subjugation of his senses ruled the entire world, residing in the city of Ayodhya, as had Manu. He was the master of the Vedas, a commander of all resources and gifted with foresight, prepared to meet any challenge. He was dear to those living in towns and villages too. Among the Ikshvakus, he was renowned as an unrivaled warrior fighting from speeding chariots. He performed many sacrifices, devoted to righteousness he was perfectly self-disciplined and was famed in the three worlds as a destroyer of foes. In wealth and riches, Dasaratha matched Indra and Kubera. Colossus among men, he was true to his word, adhered to virtue and ruled Ayodhya the best of cities as did Indra, his Amaravathi. In this magnificent city, people were cheerful, honest and upright. They had profound knowledge of the Vedas and Sastras, were truthful and not covetous, for each man was content with whatever he possessed. There was no householder without a significant amount of property, who had not achieved his or her goals of Dharma, Artha and Kama. They never lacked in wealth of money, horses, cattle or grain. Nowhere in Ayodhya could be found a philanderer, a miser, an unlettered person or an atheist. All men and women conducted themselves decorously. None were without earrings, diadems, necklaces or garlands. They led a life of happiness and many pleasures. They bathed in scented water, used unguents and perfumes and wore armlets and golden breastplates. All had good clean food, were generous and exercised restraint over their passions and emotions. There were no thieves, no mean minded persons or people of improper descent and mixed castes. The Brahmins meticulously tended the sacred fires, performed Chandrayana, promoted the Vedas, and were proficient in Sastras. Marital relations were pure. None denied the existence of god nor uttered a lie. All adored their king, none were unhappy or fickle-minded. There was no man or woman who was not endowed with beauty. The people of Ayodhya were by nature charitable and given to self-study. The four castes worshipped their guests as gods.Protected by truth and honor, they lived long and happily amidst generations of their children and grand children.

Kshatriyas were submissive to Brahmins and Vaisyas followed Kshatriyas. Sudras assisted all others. Every one was fully occupied in their profession. Like Manu Dasaratha ably governed the city known for its lion-like warriors, skilled, accomplished and invincible masters in their art. Ayodhya had horses from the regions of Kamboja, Bahlika, Vanayu and Sindhu, comparable to Indra's horse Utchaisrava. There were other mighty elephants born in the Vindhyas and the Himalayas, peerless breeds, from Airavatha, Mahapadma, Anjana and Vamana, belonging to the races of Bhadra, Mandra, Mriga and interbreeds of the race of Bhadra and Mandra, Mandra and Mriga, as well as Bhadra and Mriga. With its teeming population of thousands, resplendent with monumental buildings, strong gates with firm bolts, Ayodhya, which meant "the unassailable" was truly meaningful. Having subdued his enemies, Dasaratha, equal to Indra, ruled the glorious city, like the moon ruling the stars.